Median house price
$950k
+0.8% change
NSW · Bega Valley Council
Merimbula, 2548
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,930
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.0%
Median age
54
Median income
$1,146/wk
Employment rate
49.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$950,000
Languages at home
5.5%non-English
Most common: Thai, Hindi, German
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Merimbula is a regional mid-sized suburb in Bega Valley Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Sydney. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. For regional towns, the café and dining scene is notably rich, with locals returning to favourite spots.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
The desirability picture is good, powered mainly by growth momentum, plus schools and education relative to similar regional towns.
At a glance
Merimbula snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$555/wk
Houses $710 · Units $495
Population (ERP)
3,930
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
26.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#17
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
16th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
51st
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
47th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 60.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 14% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1006th in Australia
- State rank
- 285th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #17 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #46 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $495
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $710
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $555
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 70
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $950,000
- Median price change
- +0.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
3,930(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 51th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +21
- Change in 5 years
- +114
- Growth rank in NSW
- 51th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,150), extrapolated at +1.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,821
- Median age
- 54
- Median household income / week
- $1,146
- Dwelling vacancy
- 26.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 613 of 2,335
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 49.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,004 / 289 / 384 (+ 13 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 149
- Against the person
- 36
- Against property
- 66
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 37.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 106 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -17.5%
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment27
- Malicious Damage To Property41
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault23
- Other Offences31
- Steal From Retail Store31
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,001
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 47th
School list
- Merimbula Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1001 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 428 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
100 public transport stops in this suburb
- Merimbula Coach Stop
- Merimbula Tennis Courts, Kalinda St
- Park St At Wonga St
- Park St At Wonga St
- Spencer Park, Main St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
298 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
14 restaurants · 6 cafes · 1 pubs · 4 bars · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 2 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 34 food & drink venues nearby
- Decent local green space — 6 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 100 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.57
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 8.9
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.57
Food & drink(34)
- Back Street BakehouseBakery
- In The MixBakery
- Arthur's ShedBar
- Dulcie's CottageBar
- Lake View Bar & GrillBar
- Merimbula R.S.L.Bar
- Fleetwood CoffeeCafe
Unit 4 2 Market Street, Merimbula
- Market StreetCafe
- Midtown DelitesCafe
- Nourish Wholefoods and CafeCafe
- The Daisy LoungeCafe
Unit Shop 6B 33 Market Street, Merimbula
- The Waterfront CafeCafe
Beach Street
- Aria Kebab CafeFast food
- FCKFast food
- HungrysFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
17-23 Market Street, Merimbula
- Merimbula PizzaFast food
- Nori HubFast food
- Sea Breeze Take AwayFast food
- The Merimbula Lakeview HotelPub
1 Market Street, Merimbula
- Bunga Raya Satay HouseRestaurant
Unit 3 33 Market Street, Merimbula
- Club SapphireRestaurant
- Duci's Italian RestaurantRestaurant
Shop 9 Market Street
- Grapevine Pizza & PastaRestaurant
- Lake View Bar & GrillRestaurant
- Merimbula R.S.L.Restaurant
- Restaurant
- Santa FeRestaurant
- Thai Noodle HouseRestaurant
- Umi-Ko IzakayaRestaurant
56 Market Street, Merimbula
- ValentinaRestaurant
2 Market Street
- VicoloRestaurant
- WavesRestaurant
- Yummy ThaiRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- Goodalls Quality Meats MerimbulaButcher
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
107 Main Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(1)
- Twyford HallTownhall
Health & services(5)
- Merimbula Denture Clinic & LaboratoryDentist
- OrthodontistDentist
- Main Street Medical CentreMedical clinic
- AmcalPharmacy
- Discount ChemistPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(20)
- Merimbula Health & FitnessGym
Unit 2 5 Park Street, Merimbula
- Merimbula Karate SchoolGym
- The Yoga HummGym
- Boller ParkPark
- Magi ParkPark
Park Street, Merimbula
- Merimbula Rest AreaPicnic area
- Playground
- Club SapphireSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (11)
Entertainment(2)
- The Picture Show Man Twin CinemaCinema
80 Main Street
- Old School MuseumMuseum
Transport(5)
5 bus stops
Other(134)
- BWSAlcohol
- Sapphire CellarsAlcohol
Unit 1 5 Park Street, Merimbula
- Vitamin SeaAlternative
- Top FunAmusement Arcade
- Albacore ApartmentsApartment
Market Street, Merimbula
- Albatross Holiday UnitsApartment
- Hill ViewApartment
- Sandpiper Holiday UnitsApartment
- Waterview Luxury ApartmentsApartment
- Commonwealth BankBank
51 Market Street
- Horizon Credit UnionBank
- IMBBank
- NABBank
1 Merimbula Drive
- WestpacBank
43 Market Street
- Body & SkinBeauty salon
- Gypsy Rose Hair & BeautyBeauty salon
- Skin & TonicBeauty salon
- Tranquil BeautyBeauty salon
- Willow & Oak Hair BoutiqueBeauty salon
- Bench (27)
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- CollinsBooks
- Merimbula News & Gift GalleyBooks
- The Time MachineBooks
- Merimbula Mowers and MarineCar
- Goodyear Autocare MerimbulaCar repair
39 Merimbula Drive
- Sapphire Valley Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- The Black DolphinCaravan Site
5 Dunns Lane, Merimbula
- The Salvation ArmyCharity
- VinniesCharity
- Best & LessClothes
- Black PepperClothes
- BlushClothes
- Brief AffairsClothes
- Enhance UClothes
- Ginger & LuvvyClothes
- Jay JaysClothes
- Just JeansClothes
- Koko MaiaClothes
- Noni BClothes
- PhantaSeaClothes
- Rip CurlClothes
- RiversClothes
- RockmansClothes
- Rudi ParadiseClothes
- Saltwater DreamClothes
- Smarty PantsClothes
- Solomon's Fashion AddictsClothes
- Sunfox ClothingClothes
- SwanniesClothes
- Target CountryClothes
- The Twyford RoomClothes
- WanderlustClothes
- Market StreetCoffee
- Mor MorsCoffee
- Compressed Air
- Dollar Curtains & BlindsCurtain
- Mitre 10Doityourself
- Drinking water (2)
- OmeAgencyEstate Agent
- Merimbula SuperchargerEV charging
- Tesla Destination ChargerEV charging
Unit 2 1 Elizabeth Street, Merimbula
- Merimbula Fire StationFire station
17-19 Monaro Street, Merimbula
- Compleat AnglerFishing
- The Little BouquetFlorist
- Body TreeGallery
- The essence of our MerimbulaGallery
- POD GardensGarden Centre
- ArcuthiHairdresser
- BarberHairdresser
- Do My Hair BoutiqueHairdresser
- Value Cutz & ColourHairdresser
- Lighting DesignHardware
- Total ToolsHardware
- Merimbula Natural Health FoodsHealth Food
- Hydra Holiday UnitsHotel
15 Short Street
- The Merimbula Lakeview HotelHotel
- CoastHouseware
- Harris ScarfeHouseware
- Merimbula Ice CreameryIce Cream
2E Merimbula Drive
- National Parks and Wildlife ServiceInformation
- Seaside TraderInterior Decoration
- GeorgiesJewelry
- Jewellery workshopJewelry
- Merimbula LaundretteLaundry
- The PlazaMall
- Best Western Sea SprayMotel
- Black Dolphin MotelMotel
- Merimbula Gardens MotelMotel
- Merimbula Sapphire MotelMotel
36 Merimbula Drive
- Norfolk Pine MotelMotel
- Ocean View MotelMotel
- Pelican Motor InnMotel
- Sapphire Waters Motor InnMotel
- South Seas MotelMotel
- Summer Hill Motor InnMotel
- Town Centre Motor InnMotel
- Merimbula School of MusicMusic School
- NewsXpressNewsagent
- Merimbula Massage & Sports Therapy CentreOccupational Therapist
- EyeQOptometrist
- Jason Harley optometristOptometrist
- Optometrist
- Camping PlusOutdoor
- Camping WorldOutdoor
- Outdoor Seating (3)
- Parking (41)
- Parking Space
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
- MetcoPetrol station
- Sapphire Coast PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
3 Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula
- Picnic Table (5)
- St Clements Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- St Joseph'sPlace of worship
- Merimbula Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost office
- Cartridge WorldPrinter Ink
- Public toilets
- Calvary Chapel Sapphire CoastReligion
- Robyn's NestResort
188 Merimbula Drive
- Merimbula Fresh SeafoodsSeafood
- Pins + NeedlesSewing
- Amelda'sShoes
- Ameldas top shoe shopShoes
- Slipway (4)
- SportsPowerSports
- Telephone
- tsgTobacco
- Hello WorldTravel Agency
- Summerland TravelTravel Agency
- Merimbula Trophys & EngravingTrophy
- DiscountVariety Store
- Waste Basket (15)
- SurfshopWater Sports
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Boller ParkPark
- Ford ParkPark
- Magi ParkPark
- Rotary ParkPark
- Spencer ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 23
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St Clements Anglican Church
- St Joseph's
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 11
- Nearest hospital
- Pambula District Hospital (4.1 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- AmcalPharmacy
- Discount ChemistPharmacy
- EyeQOptometrist
- Jason Harley optometristOptometrist
- Main Street Medical CentreDoctor
- Merimbula Denture Clinic & LaboratoryDentist
- Merimbula Massage & Sports Therapy CentreOccupational_Therapist
- OptometristOptometrist
- OrthodontistDentist
- Sapphire Coast PhysiotherapySapphire Coast DrivePhysiotherapist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 90
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 209 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 188 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 227 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 21 proposals
August 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool24 REID STREET MERIMBULA 2548Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Caravan park29 SAPPHIRE COAST DRIVE MERIMBULA 2548Under Assessment
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Building identification sign; Business identification sign; Service station19-25 MERIMBULA DRIVE MERIMBULA 2548Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 TANTAWANGALO STREET MERIMBULA 2548Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 LAKEVIEW AVENUE MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space3 ILLUKA STREET MERIMBULA 2548Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation35A MAIN STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 TANTAWANGALO STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Carport42 CLIFF STREET MERIMBULA 2548Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise115-127 MAIN STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure27 KOWARA CRESCENT MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation110 LAKEWOOD DRIVE MERIMBULA 2548Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external); Supporting Development23 MAIN STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation27 MONARO STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 KOWARA CRESCENT MERIMBULA 2548Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation38 CLIFF STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; KioskCLIFF STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation; Supporting DevelopmentWHARF STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 LAKEVIEW AVENUE MERIMBULA 2548Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)22 MARINE PARADE MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Subdivision371 ARTHUR KAINE DRIVE MERIMBULA 2548Under Assessment
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 SAPPHIRE CRESCENT MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 MULLOWAY CIRCUIT MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure63 MAIN STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
November 2025
- Residential flat building; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation2 FISHPEN ROAD MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 MAIN STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)46-52 MARKET STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Carport9 KOWARA CRESCENT MERIMBULA 2548Withdrawn
October 2025
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure95 MAIN STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
September 2025
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces); Residential Accommodation63 OCEAN DRIVE MERIMBULA 2548Additional Information Requested
- Temporary building, structure or use; Market95/97 & 119 Mains st Merimbula 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 MULLOWAY CIRCUIT MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise; Shop22 MARKET STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 HENWOOD STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation35 BEVERLEY STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home2 TASMAN STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 DOYLE PLACE MERIMBULA 2548Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 HENWOOD STREET MERIMBULA 2548Rejected
- Restaurant or cafe; Small bar; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise; Shop22 MARKET STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12A CLIFF STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 ROBIN CLOSE MERIMBULA 2548Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 TANTAWANGALO STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 SALMON COURT MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 SHORT STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hours of operation and trading4/6 Merimbula Drive, Merimbula, NSW 2548Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 ILLUKA STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Community facilityMARKET STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation27 MONARO STREET MERIMBULA 2548Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Allow extra travel time. Check signage. Use an alternative route. Beach Street will become one-way eastbound from Monday 24 August.Works to implement the Beach Street traffic and parking changes will commence on Monday 24 August.Traffic control will be in place for the duration of the works.Beach St05 Aug 2026 – 13 Sep 2026
- Expect delays. Check signage. Use diversions. Construction of mini roundabout. Changed traffic conditions will be in place for the duration of the works, including a reduced speed limit and traffic control.Market Street, Main Street05 Aug 2026 – 23 Aug 2026
- Expect delays. Check signage. Use diversions. Main Street will be partially closed at the intersection with Sapphire Coast Drive during the works.Traffic control will be in place for the duration of the works, including a reduced speed limit.Sapphire Coast Drive, Main Street05 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- CourungaMonaro Street, MerimbulaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 19.4 km away).
Coalition 38.0%Labor 62.0%
4.8 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.3 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Merimbula CentralLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- MerimbulaLabor 66.1% · Coalition 33.9% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Tura BeachLabor 57.3% · Coalition 42.7% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- PambulaLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- WolumlaLabor 63.6% · Coalition 36.4% TPP (2025)10.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Bega Valley Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.